Imizamo Yethu Secondary School
George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Imizamo Yethu Secondary School
A public institution, Imizamo Yethu Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in George, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Eden And Central Kar education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1370 learners were enrolled, taught by 36 educators at a ratio of 38:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Imizamo Yethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,370 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is situated in George (Thembalethu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ngcakani Road Thembalethu George 6529. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2092 George Unknown 6530.
Curriculum & Academics
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Imizamo Yethu Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ngcakani Road Thembalethu George 6529
George, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2092 George Unknown 6530
Phone
+27 44 871 8789Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
118041302
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.